Georgia opened as -3.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at 5Dimes but the number may be on the move. Watch for the opening total as well at BetOnline.

According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 115-ranked Bulldogs and the No. 78-rated Rebels in this matchup.

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Last time out for Mississippi, they were a 67-64 loser as they battled Alabama on the road. They covered in the match as a 3.5-point underdog. Marshall Henderson scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Rebels to a win (they lost 67-64 to Alabama at Coleman Coliseum on Tuesday).

How They Match Up:Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Georgia's No. 167-ranked scoring average of 70.13 PPG, against a Rebels defense rated No. 183 and allowing 72.04 PPG. The Bulldogs FG% has averaged 44.7% to date this season, more than the Rebels shooters have managed so far (42.78% per game).

A few Rebels at Bulldogs trends to consider:Mississippi is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Mississippi's last 7 games Mississippi is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the roadMississippi is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the roadGeorgia is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Georgia's last 12 games Georgia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at homeGeorgia is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

Next up:Mississippi home to Kentucky, Tuesday, February 18thGeorgia at Tennessee, Tuesday, February 18th

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